Both EZ Mask and Power Mask are masking tools capable of extracting almost any object in an image--even if you are dealing with fine hair detail, smoke, or reflections. EZ Mask requires less user input, but a rendering step is required. Power Mask requires more user interaction, but creates the mask in real time as you work and therefore does not require a final rendering step.

EZ Mask

Workflow

Draw strokes to quickly define foreground and background areas followed by a processing step.

Use an interactive Refine mode to fine tune the mask.

Ability to work at proxy resolutions (smaller than full size) for faster interaction.

Uses less RAM than Power Mask and can work on images about double the size of those in Power Mask.

Requires full resolution rendering once the mask is completed if working at a proxy resolution.

Better for complicated images where tracing the object, as required in Power Mask, would be tedious.

Power Mask

Workflow

Paint along the edge of the object to be extracted, and either the mask or the final composite is revealed instantly.

Fill open areas in the mask.

Fine tune the mask.

Real-time mask processing while drawing brush strokes.

Works at full resolution only.

Uses more RAM than EZ Mask and can work on images about half the size of those in EZ Mask.